Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Hands and Neuro

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan assistance

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Columbia, Maryland, seeks a full-time Outpatient Occupational Therapist to join our team delivering quality patient care. The caseload emphasizes upper extremity, orthopedic and neurological patients.

At least one year of ortho and neuro experience is required; CHT is not required and new graduates are not considered.

Schedule is full-time with a sign-on bonus and loan assistance; we also cover CHT exam and recertification for hand therapists.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of ortho and neuro experience.
• CHT not required to be considered.
• New graduates are not considered.
• Columbia, MD location.
• Outpatient setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Caseload includes upper extremity, orthopedic and neurological patients.
• Provide high-quality occupational therapy to patients.

Skills

Orthopedics

Neurology

Upper Extremity

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position: Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Location: Columbia, MD

Population: Hands, Upper Extremity, Orthopedics, and Neurology

Schedule: Full-time (32- 40 hours)

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, based on years of experience

Incentives: Sign-on bonus and Indefinite Loan Help Available

NovaCare's outpatient team in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a full-time occupational therapist to join us in providing quality patient care. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is not required to be considered. We cannot consider new graduates. At least one (1) year of ortho and neuro experience is required.

We are passionate about creating an exceptional patient experience and helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. We pay for the CHT exam and recertification for our hand therapists. Your caseload will consist of upper extremity, upper limb, neuro (MS, CVA, TBI, Parkinson's, etc.), and orthopedic patients.

Schedule: Full-time. Mondays and Wednesdays 10:45 AM- 7 PM and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 7 AM- 3 PM.

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our orientation programs ensure a successful transition


• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time (PST) accrual and separate Holidays.


• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan with multiple offerings available.


• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection


• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with in-person & online CEU courses, paid certifications (CHT, COMT-UL, NCS, Graston, etc.)


• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives


• Go Anywhere with Us: 1800 centers in 36 states, offering internal movement

• Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).


• Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.


• Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.


• High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.


• Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.


• Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.


• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.


• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy


• State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)


• CPR certification


• Valid state driver’s license